On May 28th, the first Coaching Conversations evening was hosted at the PESS Building, University of Limerick. Coaches from a wide range of sports, including soccer, gymnastics, Gaelic games, rugby, hockey, rowing, archery, athletics, and […]
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A Student-Centred Approach in Physical Education and Coaching – Harry Fleming.
But what does the centre of learning actually look like, and how do we achieve this as teachers and coaches? This blog will briefly discuss the theory behind a student-centred approach in the PE teaching […]
Book Chapter: Distinguishing the truths from the myths: The Dual Axis Framework
Chapter Summary: When attempting to improve performance or to accelerate rehabilitation, coaches and applied practitioners must make recommendations on which interventions to pursue or reject. Effective decision making requires an openness to new ideas balanced […]
Coaches Welcome to Open Evening Discussing Insights into Coaching – dr. phil kearney.
On May 28th, the MSc in Applied Sports Coaching is pleased to host a public Open Evening discussing insights into coaching and empowering young athletes. The evening begins with Ireland Under 21 football coach Jim […]
Publication: Commentary on ‘The Adaptable Coach’
Research Impact: The diversity of motor learning theories can create a confusing picture for the practitioner seeking to be informed by theory and led by evidence. Lindsay & Spittle recently asked: Of the many theories […]
University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight: Luke Barrett
University of Limerick graduate Luke Barrett, who recently completed an MSc in Applied Sports Coaching. Luke shares how his studies in UL have informed his work both as a secondary school teacher and as part […]
Book Chapter: Strength and conditioning for youth grassroots players
Summary: This chapter written by Dr Mark Lyons and Dr Caoimhe Tiernan (PESS Department) focuses on the crucial aspects of strength and conditioning for youth athletes at the grassroots level, emphasising the importance of creating […]
on campus with the msc applied sports coaching – dr phil kearney.
Thank you to Pau Kinnerk for a really insightful presentation on planning for sports coaching. The enthusiasm for the subject was infectious and the level of detail behind the planning superb. In this blog, I […]
MSc Applied Sports Coaching: Developing reflective practice with sports coaches – Dr. Phil kearney.
Reflective practice is universally recognized as vital for effective practice within sports coaching (Gilbert, 2016) and indeed within the sport & exercise sciences more broadly (Knowles et al., 2014). However, reflective practice is not a […]
Publication: Coaches’ perceptions of factors driving training adaptation: an international survey
Research Impact: The best methods of training planning are highly contentious and spark debate among coaches and sports scientists. Periodization is often hailed as the best approach. Yet, historical surveys have typically failed to provide […]
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